M Peasley Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 I've loved the B-3 since a wee tad when Booker T was on the radio but I don't know enough names of B-3 musicians to buy. Here's the people I do know well - John Medeski Booker T Lonnie Liston Smith Jimmy Smith Joey DeFrancesco John Novello Gimme some names to check out!!! M Peasley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Horne Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Richard 'Groove' Holmes was one of my favorites. I saw him play in a jazz club in Philadelphia back in 1966 or so. Several of his kids were running around the club as I recall. He died not all that long ago and he really seemed like a great guy to me. He made a recording of Misty that was quite popular back in the previous century. No guitarists were harmed during the making of this message. In general, harmonic complexity is inversely proportional to the ratio between chording and non-chording instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Analogaddict Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Billy Preston, Steve Winwood, Larry Goldings... /J nas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Horne Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 I said that Richard Groove Holmes died not all that long ago ... he died in 1991 (according to a google search). No guitarists were harmed during the making of this message. In general, harmonic complexity is inversely proportional to the ratio between chording and non-chording instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Jazz: Larry Young Jack McDuff Jimmy McGriff Rock: Gregg Rollie (first 3 Santana albums) Rod Argent Emerson Wakeman Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Don Patterson Shirley Scott Neil Larson (M3) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMcS Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Lucky Peterson Tony Zamagni Reuben Wilson Al Kooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Most of my favorite players have been mentioned: John Medeski Steve Winwood John Novello Billy Preston Joey DeFrancesco Booker T Tony Z I would highly recommend this free streaming audio site for a wide variety of B3 recordings: Live 365 B-3 Regards, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod76 Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Brian Auger!!! i can't believe this guy isn't mentioned more often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jode Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Does Tom Scholz on M3 count? "I had to have something, and it wasn't there. I couldn't go down the street and buy it, so I built it." Les Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Peasley Posted February 10, 2004 Author Share Posted February 10, 2004 Thanx for the names. The Live365 link is there, but for some reason the station is "unavailable". Maybe it'll come up later.... M Peasley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbobus Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Originally posted by Dave Horne: Richard 'Groove' Holmes was one of my favorites. I saw him play in a jazz club in Philadelphia back in 1966 or so. Several of his kids were running around the club as I recall. He died not all that long ago and he really seemed like a great guy to me. He made a recording of Misty that was quite popular back in the previous century.Yep, Mr. Misty was his nickname. Some of my favorites: Jimmy McGriff - The Worm Larry Young - Talking about Larry Goldings - Light blue, Imtimacy of the blues, Caminhos cruzados Sam Yahel in Joshua Redman's Elastic Band. Chester Thompson (Tower of Power) - Tower of Power, In the slot, Back to Oakland and a fantastic old live recording from which I forgot the title. And of course Jimmy Smith and John Lord. http://www.bobwijnen.nl Hipness is not a state of mind, it's a fact of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pierce Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 For some slightly different styles, I'll recommend two of my favorites: Melvin Seals The only recordings I know of are the Jerry Garcia Band live albums. "How Sweet It Is" is the only one whose name I'm remembering at the moment. Melvin's gospel roots really shine through on this stuff. Gregg Rolie The first three Santana albums are great, but the early Journey is really good stuff too. They made three albums before Steve Perry joined the band, and it's not pop-rock at all -- more like fusion or something. "Journey", "Next", and "Look Into The Future". Gregg also has a solo album called "Roots" that's worth a listen. That one is very Santana-esque, as the name would imply. Enjoy! --Dave Make my funk the P-funk. I wants to get funked up. My Funk/Jam originals project: http://www.thefunkery.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammondhack Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 re Chester Thompson - SQUIB CAKES! Also don't forget Lee Michaels - Stormy Monday Hack "He who draws the most amps wins" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 I remember back in the early 80's when I first came to Vegas, I went to the Sahara to see the band in the lounge. No cover/ no minimum and the band was Jimmy Smith, Grady Tate and Phil Upchurch. Jimmy was just fantastic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Horne Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 Originally posted by Linwood: I remember back in the early 80's when I first came to Vegas, I went to the Sahara to see the band in the lounge. No cover/ no minimum and the band was Jimmy Smith, Grady Tate and Phil Upchurch. Jimmy was just fantastic!!I have an LP of Grady Tate singing. He is still alive? I grew up hearing many LPs with him as a drummer; it surprised me when I came across that LP with him singing. No guitarists were harmed during the making of this message. In general, harmonic complexity is inversely proportional to the ratio between chording and non-chording instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 One player not previously mentioned: Ricky Peterson I saw him with David Sanborn last year. He's a very strong B3 and Rhodes player. I picked up his album "Souvenir" and it's chock full of Hammond goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 I saw Grady singing on BET yesterday. small world........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dasher Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 And for the Joey freaks, don't forget Tony Monaco. He has ben taken under Joey's wing, and has seveal great CDs out, along with a How To Play B3 lesson video. He's at this site. Dasher It's all about the music. Really. I just keep telling myself that... The Soundsmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botch. Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 If you enjoy DVD concerts, John Novello's group Niacin (Vitamin B3, geddit, hyuk hyuk ) has a DVD out with plenty of closeups of John's playing, outstanding (the other two guys ain't so shabby either). Botch "Eccentric language often is symptomatic of peculiar thinking" - George Will www.puddlestone.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhcomp45aol.com Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Jimmy Greenspoon of Three Dog Night, Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 Originally posted by HCMF: Brian Auger!!! i can't believe this guy isn't mentioned more oftenCaught Brian Auger at Tenny Street Roadhouse, Dearborn, MI (Metro-Detroit) last night. First time I saw him live--awesome. Great musician and showman. The guy that introduced him said he was the greatest B-3 player that ever lived--dunno about that (De Francesco??) but great nevertheless. Chatted with Brian during the break and he was totally approachable and very friendly. Great gig. Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthdogg Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 Don't forget Roger Smith. Gorgeous stuff! And grab ANYTHING with Chris "Hambone" Cameron on it. He's been playing with Sonia Dada for years, but he's done a tone of sessions and sise projects. Dude's amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Soundsmith Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 BTW, referencing the very first post, it's not Lonnie Liston Smith, he's a pianist, You want to hear Dr. Lonnie Smith - turban, bearded, looks like the jazz community's answer to Korla Pandit, but the man can play! Dasher Dasher - don't ask me about those other reindeer, all I can tell you is Comet's in the sink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 Just stumbled on this photo: Cool photo of Brian Auger and Joey D. Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botch. Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 Keyboard's recent Clonewheel shootout had an article on Danny Louis, the keyboardist for Government Mule. I picked up their latest CD Deja Voodoo, and while he's not as fancy as some of the names mentioned above, his playing is so appropriate for a guitar-dominated rock band, I've got this one in heavy rotation right now and picking up all kinds of things. He also uses a lot of "vintage" keys, like Wurlies and Clav, that album should be included with every Nord Electro! I'm also a big fan of the Hammond playing on the last couple of Dire Straits albums, can't recall right now who it was. Botch "Eccentric language often is symptomatic of peculiar thinking" - George Will www.puddlestone.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stranger Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 http://www.dustygroove.com/images/products/e/earlan_char_mightybur_101b.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moj Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 Greg Allman - Allman Bros Mike Finnigan - Dave Mason Band Ronnie Barron - Paul Butterfield's Better Days Tom Coster - Santana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod76 Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 Originally posted by forceman: Just stumbled on this photo: Cool photo of Brian Auger and Joey D. I wanted to post that picture after I read your post, Glad to hear you had a good time at his show. The man must still be in top shape I never saw him live and haven't heard of him coming to Canada in years http://www.brianauger.com/photos/photo%20archive/y2k/04brianJOEY.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 Ping him and invite him to Canada! Booking info in link . Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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